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10/29
As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, this Employee Spotlight features a veteran who works HSD’s Aging and Disabilities Services division to help older adults – including many veterans – deal with isolation and depression. Suzet Tave is a U.S. [...]
10/22
Seattle Children’s Hospital recently reported that they are currently experiencing high demand for youth mental and behavioral healthcare in their emergency departments. If you or a young person you know is experiencing an immediate crisis: In [...]
10/2
Community Corner highlights the work of Seattle Human Services’ community partners. Our goal is to gather stories and photos that illustrate their amazing work on behalf of the people of Seattle. This month, we are spotlighting the Victim Support [...]
10/1
Expanding shelter capacity is one of the most effective strategies to bring people indoors and respond to Seattle’s homelessness crisis. Mayor Katie Wilson recently announced a shelter action plan that commits to adding 960 beds over 2026 and 2027, [...]